Susan Henneberg

Explains what a drone aircraft is and the different ways they can be used.

The CDC estimates that nearly one in five women and one in seventy-one men have been raped in their lifetime. Almost half of them experienced their first rape before age eighteen. But what exactly constitutes rape and why does it happen? Using sensitive narrative and inspiring case studies, this book guides teens--whether they are survivors, friends of survivors, or confused or concerned citizens--through the process of what to do if they are raped,...

Fascinating facts, fun pictures, and easy-to-read sidebars highlight informative text about some of the most interesting jobs that take place behind the scenes in the fashion industry. Readers will get a glimpse at what it takes to make it as a retail buyer, stylist, fashion writer, and more and find out what goes on behind the glamour.

The haves and the have-nots, "coastal elites" versus "real America," big cities or fly-over country, people play fast and loose with the terms, but who falls into these groups and are they really so different? Media and politicians alike constantly push the narrative of "us" versus "them," instead of one nation indivisible. But are they correct to do so or woefully misguided? This insightful anthology unpacks the concept of a divided nation and looks...

As scientists continue to make genetic breakthroughs, society inches ever closer to confronting the stuff horror movies are made of. Cloning a mourned pet is simply strange, but the thought of human cloning is terrifying. Manipulating genes to reduce genetic disease is encouraging only until we consider the ethical implications of potentially creating a master race. Genetically engineering crops and animals can address many problems like disease,...

With parents constantly seeking safe, fun, and enriching experiences for their children, there are many opportunities for teens who have the patience, energy, creativity, and responsibility needed to work with kids. A number of money-making opportunities are presented, from traditional employment within established businesses like camps and after-school programs to unique entrepreneurial ventures. In addition to sharing tips for job hunting or, alternatively,...

Themes: Cloning, Science, Technology, Nonfiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Learn about the history, potential, and dangers of cloning, from the first cloned salamander to Dolly the sheep and beyond. Engage your most struggling...

This guide gives an introduction to the Tumblr platform with its unique and dynamic structure, as well as an overview of its etiquette and usage tips. A particularly inclusive, diverse social media platform with an extremely active user base, Tumblr takes blogging beyond text posts to engage with video, GIFS, photos, and animations that are passed from user to user. While progressing through the twenty activities in this guide, readers will learn...

Songs are universal, and every culture has its own. Some are celebratory. Others tell stories. Many are about love. There are national anthems and protest songs. There are lullabies and playground songs. This book teaches young readers about the many different kinds of songs around the world and throughout history. It then compares pairs of songs, allowing readers to think about how each pair is similar or different. Finally, readers are challenged...

"Readers learn how they can use digital tools to brainstorm a question, research and take notes, collaborate with teammates, record and organize data, and create presentations using multimedia."--